About this Event
Bookmark the 550th anniversary of the first printing in English at State Library Victoria with this Rare Book Week talk.
Historian and author Shane Carmody will explore the impact of the man behind it all: the first English printer, William Caxton.
Uncover what we know of Caxton, the significance and history of the Caxton items found in the State Collection and how Caxton's innovations continue to influence the printed word.
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About Melbourne Rare Book Week
Rare Book Week is an annual, Melbourne-wide program of free talks and events that celebrate the importance of books, literacy and literature in our lives. It has become a key event in literary Melbourneâs calendar since 2012.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
State Library Victoria, Theatrette, Melbourne, Australia
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